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bunq Review 2026: A Full-Featured European Neobank

Last updated: April 02, 20262 Comments

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Open a bunq account bunq is a fully app-based EU bank founded in 2012 and licensed under De Nederlandsche Bank. It targets users who value automation, strong budgeting with multiple IBANs, and an eco-focused brand. Unlike e-money institutions, bunq is a licensed bank and covered by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee up to €100,000. Company Background […]

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Long-Term Optimist, Short-Term Pessimist

Published: September 27, 2025Leave a Comment

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One phrase captures how I approach life, work, and investing: long-term optimist, short-term pessimist. At first glance it looks contradictory. In reality, it is the only mindset that makes sense in a world that is full of opportunity yet constantly shaken by shocks. Why the Long-Term Optimist View Across centuries the trend is clear. Technology, […]

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Paying in Foreign Currencies: Best Practices to Save on Fees

Published: September 10, 2025Leave a Comment

Traveling abroad or shopping online often means dealing with currencies that are different from your home country’s. While this may seem straightforward—your card gets charged, and your bank handles the rest—the reality is that small decisions at the checkout can save (or cost) you significant amounts over time. Whether you’re exploring a new country or […]

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Where Can You Park Scooters in Barcelona?

Published: September 07, 2025Leave a Comment

Almost 15% of the whole Spanish population commutes via a scooter or motorcycle, and the scooter density in Barcelona is the second highest in Europe after Rome. Parking scooters in Spain can be tricky, as each city in Spain tends to have its own rules. Sometimes these rules are not even explicitly stated anywhere, but […]

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Turning the Dials: How to Fully Customize ChatGPT for Real Work

Published: September 02, 2025Leave a Comment

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When ChatGPT first landed in people’s hands in late 2022, it was a basic conversational tool. You asked, it answered. Power users wanted more control: a way to shape tone, remember details, and keep workspaces tidy. OpenAI responded with a series of updates that changed the product in steady steps. First came Custom Instructions, then […]

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15 Money Lessons Rich Parents Teach Their Kids (That I’m Teaching Mine Too)

Published: September 01, 2025Leave a Comment

15 Money Lessons Rich Parents Teach Their Kids

Most schools don’t teach kids about money. That gap leaves financial literacy up to parents, and many are unprepared. Through entrepreneurship, investing, and plenty of trial and error, I’ve had to re-learn basic principles the hard way. Now, as a father, I’m intentional about passing on the right lessons to my kids. Some of these […]

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Car Camping in Europe: Where to Stay and What to Bring

Last updated: March 25, 2026Leave a Comment

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Car camping is growing in popularity across Europe. Whether you’re on a long road trip, saving on accommodation, or testing the simplicity of sleeping in your car, the challenge is always the same: where can you safely and legally spend the night? The answer depends on your style of travel. Some prioritize covering distance as […]

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Kviku Review 2026 – Avoid This Platform

Last updated: March 11, 2026Leave a Comment

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Kviku is one of those names that used to show up often in P2P lending circles—especially among investors chasing high double-digit returns in emerging markets. I gave them the benefit of the doubt at first. They looked solid on paper: Russian roots, cross-border expansion, supposedly high-tech scoring systems. But let’s not sugarcoat it—Kviku has turned […]

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LenderMarket Review 2026 – Is Version 2.0 Worth the Risk?

Last updated: March 12, 2026Leave a Comment

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Update: March 2026 – LenderMarket 1.0 officially shut down on December 31, 2025, with all pending payments resolved. The platform relaunched as LenderMarket 2.0 in October 2025 with new technology, new loan originators, and an EU crowdfunding license. However, given the platform’s history, I remain cautious about recommending it. I’ll be completely honest with you. […]

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Bondster Review 2026 – Why I No Longer Recommend Investing

Last updated: March 11, 2026Leave a Comment

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Bondster was once a promising addition to the European P2P lending space. When I first came across the platform, it offered what looked like solid returns, backed by buyback guarantees and a growing selection of loan originators. However, in recent years—especially into 2025—things have taken a sharp turn for the worse. After monitoring the platform, […]

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Crowdestor Review 2026 – A Cautionary Tale in P2P Investing

Last updated: March 11, 2026Leave a Comment

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When I first came across Crowdestor, I was intrigued. The European P2P platform had that slick, high-return, high-risk appeal—offering access to business loans, real estate, and startup financing, often with double-digit returns. It felt like the edgy cousin of Mintos or Bondora. But fast forward to today, and Crowdestor has become a textbook example of what […]

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Why I’m Switching from Weekly to Monthly Options (And You Should Too)

Published: July 29, 2025Leave a Comment

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Over the past few years, I’ve used options as a way to generate consistent income from stocks I own or follow closely. Like many traders, I gravitated toward weekly options. They’re fast, frequent, and seemingly efficient. Whether I was writing covered calls on MicroStrategy or selling cash-secured puts on Alphabet, the weekly premiums felt like […]

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